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481 DRC

2017 Mercedes-benz Slc

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,182 mi
Last recorded65,182 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz Slc26,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration481 DRC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSlc
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 65,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 57,717 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front alloy been repaired

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 52,587 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front alloy wheel has had a repair

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 52,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 48,600 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 36,398 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 28,487 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 28,398 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Slc?

Based on 61,097 MOT tests across 8,836 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
3,579
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
8,836
On UK Roads
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481 DRC is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Slc in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2017 Mercedes-benz Slc models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 26,348 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mercedes-benz Slc typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 9 years old, this Mercedes-benz Slc is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 481 DRC registered?

481 DRC is a 2017 Mercedes-benz Slc, first registered on 14 July 2017.

Is 481 DRC safe to buy?

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